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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $60-65/hour
• Location: Houston, TX
• Work Schedule: 9/80
• Assignment Duration: 6 months+
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k), Holidays and PTO

• They ensure accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, benefits, and deductions.  Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and compliance with tax laws
• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations, resolves complex payroll-related issues, and provides guidance to employees on payroll matters
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of payroll systems and software are essential for this role
• Support the production of accurate end-to-end payroll processing for all US, UK and expatriate employees, including calculations for salary, overtime, deductions, taxes, and net pay
• Audit, reconcile and balance payroll results.  Reconcile and prepare quarterly and year-end payroll wage and tax filings timely and accurately, including the production of employee year-end tax forms.  Ensure the integrity of payroll data
• Analyze, reconcile and monitor global payroll and designated benefit accounts in the general ledger, including expatriate expenses, billable employee expenses and corporate expenses. Research and resolve discrepancies
• Evaluate numerous imputed and non-cash income details for the accurate recording of employee income and taxes - this includes relocation expenses, expatriate expenses paid in home and host countries, employee use of company vehicles, safety awards, etc
• Reconcile and/or process income and taxes related to non-qualified stock options, share appreciation plans, deferred delivery plans, restricted stock plans and deferred dividend plans as needed
• Evaluate and prioritize information requests from internal and external customers
• Determine the best method for producing and delivering payroll related financial reports on a periodic and on demand basis
• Collaborate and build partnerships with Human Resources, Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Tax, Treasury, EH&S, Corporate Communications and other departments to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data
• Support preparation of audits and control testing by Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley staff, and outside auditors
• Assist with addressing payroll related inquiries and providing document copies as required
• Participate in the development, testing, and maintenance of the payroll system and its interfaces to transfer payroll and related data between SAP, other applications and third-party business partners
• Evaluate, test and implement recommended changes in the automation of work processes and procedures to meet changing requirements, increase efficiency and fully utilize payroll related systems

• Minimum Associates Degree with college-level course work in Accounting
• 10+ years of payroll experience leading in the processing of multi-state payroll for 1,500+ employees
• Ability to manage multiple processes and priorities, be flexible and meet deadlines
• Ability to evaluate information, resolve problems, and communicate results
• Ability to manage multiple processes and priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Established customer services skills.  Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Availability to work occasional overtime
• SAP and/or SuccessFactors system experience highly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of US payroll processes and labor and payroll tax compliance laws
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll and the ability to reconcile payroll with financial records
• Good organizational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client believes they can meet the growing demand for energy in a cleaner, more sustainable way.  Their goal is to be part of the solution as society works toward a more reliable and affordable energy source.